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<p>ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers clinched a wild-card spot and moved to the cusp of the AL West title, with Adrian Beltre’s three-run double backing Derek Holland in a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.</p>
<p>The Rangers (87-72), in the playoffs for the first time since 2012 after a 95-loss season, are a win or a Houston loss away from their first division title since winning two straight and going to the World Series in 2010-11.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-10-02/rangers-playoffs-near-al-west-title-after-edging-angels" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-10-02/rangers-playoffs-near-al-west-title-after-edging-angels#commentsSportsSCHUYLER DIXONAdrian BeltreAndrew HeaneyArlingtonBaseballCactus LeagueClevelandDerek HollandDerek HollandElvis AndrusHoustonJake DiekmanLOS ANGELESLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimMinnesotaPerson AttributesPerson CareerQuotationshortstopTexasTexas RangersTexas RangersTexas Rangers seasonthe World SeriesWorld SeriesFri, 02 Oct 2015 05:35:32 +0000SCHUYLER DIXON233598 at http://lubbockonline.comWill: Yogi Berra, an American success storyhttp://lubbockonline.com/editorial-columnists/2015-09-27/will-yogi-berra-american-success-story
<p>The 18-year-old U.S. Navy enlistee, thinking it sounded less boring than the dull training he was doing in 1944, volunteered for service on what he thought an officer had called “rocket ships.” Actually, they were small, slow, vulnerable boats used as launching pads for rockets to give close-in support for troops assaulting beaches.</p>
<p>The service on those boats certainly was not boring. At dawn on June 6, 1944, that sailor was a few hundred yards off Omaha Beach. Lawrence Peter Berra, who died Tuesday at 90, had a knack for being where the action was.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/editorial-columnists/2015-09-27/will-yogi-berra-american-success-story" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/editorial-columnists/2015-09-27/will-yogi-berra-american-success-story#commentsEditorial / ColumnistsGeorge WillAllen BarraAllen BarraBarry BondsBaseballBerraBill RussellBoston CelticsBusinessBusinessCatcherCharley "Buck" HerzogCompany LocationContact DetailsGeorge WillHenri RichardHospitalityHospitalityHuman InterestHuman InterestJoe DiMaggioLawLawLawrence Peter BerraLubbock Avalanche-JournalMajor League BaseballNational Basketball AssociationNBA championshipsNew York Yankees playersNHL championshipsOfficerOmahaPerson CareerPhil RizzutoPhil RizzutoplayerPoliticsPoliticssailorshortstopSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSt. Louisthe World Series 14United States NavyUSDWorld SeriesYogi BearYogi BerraSun, 27 Sep 2015 05:18:47 +0000George Will233055 at http://lubbockonline.comRangers beat Astros 6-2 to push AL West lead to 4½ gameshttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-09-26/rangers-beat-astros-6-2-push-al-west-lead-4%C2%BD-games
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<p>HOUSTON — Shin-Soo Choo homered and drove in three runs as the Texas Rangers beat Houston for the eighth straight time, winning 6-2 Friday night and extending their AL West lead over the Astros to 4 1/2 games.</p>
<p>Houston star second baseman Jose Altuve exited early after being hurt in a collision with shortstop Carlos Correa while chasing a popup. Manager A.J. Hinch said Altuve didn’t have a concussion and hoped to play on Saturday.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-09-26/rangers-beat-astros-6-2-push-al-west-lead-4%C2%BD-games" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-09-26/rangers-beat-astros-6-2-push-al-west-lead-4%C2%BD-games#commentsSportsKRISTIE RIEKENA.J. HinchAmerican League Championship SeriesAngeles AngelsBaseballCarlos CorreaElvis AndrusHoustonHouston AstrosJose AltuveJosé AltuveLuis ValbuenamanagerNational League Championship SeriesNational League Division SeriesPerson CareerQuotationRoss OhlendorfScott KazmirScott Kazmirsecond basemanShin-Soo ChooShin-Soo ChooshortstopTexasTexas RangersYovani GallardoSat, 26 Sep 2015 05:37:18 +0000KRISTIE RIEKEN232967 at http://lubbockonline.comAstros star 2B Altuve injured in collision with SS Correahttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-09-25/astros-star-2b-altuve-injured-collision-ss-correa
<p>HOUSTON (AP) — Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve has been hurt in a collision with rookie shortstop Carlos Correa in Houston's game Friday night against the Texas Rangers.</p>
<p>There was no immediate word on his injury.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-09-25/astros-star-2b-altuve-injured-collision-ss-correa" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-09-25/astros-star-2b-altuve-injured-collision-ss-correa#commentsFiled onlineBaseballCarlos CorreaHoustonHouston AstrosJose AltuveJosé AltuveLubbock Avalanche-JournalPerson CareerPerson Locationsecond basemanshortstopTexasTexas RangersTexas RangersSat, 26 Sep 2015 03:53:11 +0000Staff232903 at http://lubbockonline.comTwins bullpen falters in loss to White Sox, key road trip loomshttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-09-04/twins-bullpen-falters-loss-white-sox-key-road-trip-looms
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<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Minus closer Glen Perkins and set to start a nine-game road trip, the Minnesota Twins can’t afford any mistakes if they want to remain in the AL wild-card race.</p>
<p>A steady bullpen that’s helped Minnesota stay close slipped up Thursday</p>
<p>J.B. Shuck’s two-run, pinch-hit triple in the seventh inning sent the Chicago White Sox to a 6-4 win over Minnesota.</p>
<p>Shuck’s single came off reliever Casey Fien (4-6), who allowed three runs while getting just one out.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-09-04/twins-bullpen-falters-loss-white-sox-key-road-trip-looms" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-09-04/twins-bullpen-falters-loss-white-sox-key-road-trip-looms#commentsSportsBRIAN HALLAaron HicksBaseballCactus LeagueCarlos SanchezCasey FienChicagoChicago White SoxChicago White SoxChicago White Sox seasonEddie RosarioEduardo EscobarErik JohnsonGlen PerkinsGlen PerkinsgoalieHoustonJeff SamardzijaKANSAS CITYmanagerMinneapolisMinnesotaMinnesota TwinsPaul MolitorPerson CareerQuotationRobin VenturashortstopSocial IssuesSocial IssuesTexasFri, 04 Sep 2015 05:21:59 +0000BRIAN HALL230600 at http://lubbockonline.comLittle League World Series: Mexico, California advance; Missouri wins consolation gamehttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-26/little-league-world-series-mexico-california-advance-missouri-wins-consolation
<p>SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Catcher Raul Leon drove in five runs with a homer and a single, and Mexico eliminated Taipei, Taiwan with an 11-1 victory on Tuesday at the Little League World Series.</p>
<p>Mexico will face Japan or Venezuela, which are both unbeaten and play on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Leon drove in only one run during Mexicali’s first three games. He homered in the first inning for a 3-0 lead, spreading his arms in celebration as he rounded the bases.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-26/little-league-world-series-mexico-california-advance-missouri-wins-consolation" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-26/little-league-world-series-mexico-california-advance-missouri-wins-consolation#commentsSportsAndres VillaBaseballCaliforniaCatcherErnesto RiosHome runKentuckyLubbock Avalanche-JournalMexicoMissouriNational League Championship SeriesNational League Division SeriesPennsylvaniaPerson CareerRaul Leonsecond basemanshortstopSouth WilliamsportTaipeiTaiwanVenezuelaWebb CityWorld SeriesWed, 26 Aug 2015 05:22:01 +0000Staff229772 at http://lubbockonline.comMurphy has big hit, Mets beat Rockieshttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-11/murphy-has-big-hit-mets-beat-rockies
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<p>NEW YORK — Daniel Murphy drove in two runs with a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, and the New York Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over Colorado on Monday night after top Rockies pitching prospect Jon Gray was lifted after six innings.</p>
<p>The Mets wasted three-run leads in two straight losses to Tampa Bay last weekend, then went ahead against Colorado on Travis d’Arnaud’s first homer since June 20. It was the only hit for the NL East leaders off Gray, the hard-throwing right-hander making his second major league start.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-11/murphy-has-big-hit-mets-beat-rockies" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-11/murphy-has-big-hit-mets-beat-rockies#commentsSportsHOWIE RUMBERGBaseballBoone LoganCarlos GonzalezCharlie BlackmonColoradoCurtis GrandersonDaniel MurphyDavid WrightDavid WrightJohn MaineJon GrayJon NieseJonathon NieseJose ReyesJustin MillerMajormanagerMichael ConfortoNational League Championship SeriesNew YorkNew York MetsNew York MetsPerson AttributesPerson CareerQuotationRockiesRuben TejadashortstopTampaTORONTOTroy TulowitzkiWalt WeissTue, 11 Aug 2015 05:18:31 +0000HOWIE RUMBERG228278 at http://lubbockonline.comFranco's slam lifts Phillies over Dodgershttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-05/francos-slam-lifts-phillies-over-dodgers
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<p>PHILADELPHIA — Maikel Franco’s first career grand slam came in a clutch spot.</p>
<p>Franco hit a tiebreaking slam in the seventh inning to spoil Jimmy Rollins’ return to Philadelphia and lead the Phillies to a 6-2 victory over the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.</p>
<p>“It’s amazing for me,” Franco said. “I knew it was going out. I knew I hit it good.”</p>
<p>Franco is batting .282 with 12 homers and 44 RBIs after being called up May 15.</p>
<p>“I’m feeling comfortable, trying to be ready for anything,” he said.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-05/francos-slam-lifts-phillies-over-dodgers" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-05/francos-slam-lifts-phillies-over-dodgers#commentsSportsROB MAADDIAlex WoodATLANTABaseballCarlos RuizChase UtleyDomonic BrownJerome WilliamsJimmy RollinsJimmy RollinsJoel PeraltaJonathan PapelbonKen GilesLos Angeles DodgersMaikel FrancoNational League Championship SeriesNational League Division SeriesPerson CareerPerson LocationPerson TravelPete MackaninPHILADELPHIAPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia Phillies seasonshortstopWorld SeriesWed, 05 Aug 2015 05:28:26 +0000ROB MAADDI227695 at http://lubbockonline.comAstros, Blue Jays add pieces in trades to make playoff pushhttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-01/astros-blue-jays-add-pieces-trades-make-playoff-push
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<p>HOUSTON — With mere hours until the trade deadline, the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays sent a clear message that they’re going for it — making big moves to try and propel their teams into the playoffs for the first time in a long time.</p>
<p>The Astros haven’t reached the postseason since being swept by the Chicago White Sox in the 2005 World Series. Toronto’s playoff drought is the longest in the majors, with its last trip coming in 1993, when Joe Carter’s home run won the World Series.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-01/astros-blue-jays-add-pieces-trades-make-playoff-push" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-08-01/astros-blue-jays-add-pieces-trades-make-playoff-push#commentsSportsBY KRISTIE RIEKENAlex AnthopoulosAlex WoodArmed AttackATLANTABaseballCarlos GomezChicago White SoxColoradoDavid PriceDennis EckersleyDETROITDoug Melvingeneral managerHoustonHouston AstrosHouston AstrosJeff LuhnowJim JohnsonJoe CarterJohn GibbonsJohn GibbonsKirk GibsonLos Angeles DodgersLuis AvilanmanagerMike FiersNatural DisasterOAKLANDoutfielderPerson AttributesPerson CareerPerson LocationQuotationScott Kazmirshortstopthe 2005 World Seriesthe World SeriesTORONTOToronto Blue JaysToronto Blue Jays playersTroy TulowitzkiUSDSat, 01 Aug 2015 05:32:31 +0000BY KRISTIE RIEKEN227349 at http://lubbockonline.comPhillies' pitcher Cole Hamels traded to the Rangershttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-31/phillies-pitcher-cole-hamels-traded-rangers
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<p>ARLINGTON — Cole Hamels’ locker was still intact in Philadelphia’s clubhouse, as was Matt Harrison’s in Texas’ locker room.</p>
<p>While a deal that would send ace left-hander Hamels and reliever Jake Diekman to the Rangers for Harrison and a package of top prospects still had not been announced Thursday night, players on both sides already talked like they had lost beloved teammates.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-31/phillies-pitcher-cole-hamels-traded-rangers" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-31/phillies-pitcher-cole-hamels-traded-rangers#commentsSportsSTEPHEN HAWKINS2008 World SeriesArlingtonATLANTABaseballBen RevereCole HamelsCole HamelsElvis AndrusJake DiekmanJonathan PapelbonMatt HarrisonoutfielderPerson AttributesPerson CareerPHILADELPHIAPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia's clubhousePhiladelphia’s clubhousepitcherplayerQuotationshortstopTexasThe Associated PressWASHINGTONWorld SeriesFri, 31 Jul 2015 05:19:06 +0000STEPHEN HAWKINS227209 at http://lubbockonline.comHamels presence in Philly before expected deal to Texashttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-07-30/hamels-presence-philly-expected-deal-texas
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<p>ARLINGTON — Cole Hamels’ locker was still intact in Philadelphia’s clubhouse, as was Matt Harrison’s in Texas’ locker room.</p>
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<p>While a deal that would send ace left-hander Hamels and reliever Jake Diekman to the Rangers for Harrison and a package of top prospects still had not been announced Thursday night, players on both sides already talked like they had lost beloved teammates.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-07-30/hamels-presence-philly-expected-deal-texas" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-07-30/hamels-presence-philly-expected-deal-texas#commentsFiled onlineSTEPHEN HAWKINS2008 World SeriesArlingtonATLANTABaseballBen RevereCole HamelsCole HamelsElvis AndrusJake DiekmanJonathan PapelbonMatt HarrisonoutfielderPerson AttributesPerson CareerPHILADELPHIAPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia's clubhousepitcherplayerQuotationshortstopTexasThe Associated PressWASHINGTONWorld SeriesWRITERFri, 31 Jul 2015 03:22:54 +0000STEPHEN HAWKINS227178 at http://lubbockonline.comJays add 'best' shortstop in All-Star Troy Tulowitzkihttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-29/jays-add-best-shortstop-all-star-troy-tulowitzki
<p>TORONTO — It appeared the Toronto Blue Jays needed to add starting pitching to help their playoff push. Instead, they traded for a star shortstop.</p>
<p>Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said acquiring five-time All-Star Troy Tulowitzki from the Colorado Rockies was “the rare chance that one of the best at his position was available.”</p>
<p>“We’re getting the best shortstop in baseball in our minds,” Anthopoulos said. “We’re just thrilled.”</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-29/jays-add-best-shortstop-all-star-troy-tulowitzki" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-29/jays-add-best-shortstop-all-star-troy-tulowitzki#commentsSportsIAN HARRISONAlabamaAlex AnthopoulosAlex AnthopoulosBaseballColoradoColorado RockiesColorado RockiesDisasterDisasterEdwin EncarnacionEnvironmentEnvironmentgeneral managerHealthHealthJeff HoffmanJesus TinocoJose BautistaJosé BautistaJose ReyesLaborLaborLaTroy HawkinsMajormanagerMiguel CastroNatural DisasterNew York YankeesoutfielderPerson CareerPerson LocationPerson TravelPHILADELPHIAplayerQuotationshortstopSocial IssuesSocial Issuesthe 1993 World SeriesTORONTOToronto Blue JaysToronto Blue JaysToronto Blue Jays playersToronto Blue Jays seasonTroy TulowitzkiTroy TulowitzkiUSDWeatherWeatherWed, 29 Jul 2015 05:27:02 +0000IAN HARRISON227037 at http://lubbockonline.comRangers chart uncertain path after up-and-down first half http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-17/rangers-chart-uncertain-path-after-and-down-first-half
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<p>ARLINGTON — Prince Fielder is back to hitting, Josh Hamilton is back and the Texas Rangers are closer to first place than expected after a miserable April coming off the season-ending elbow injury to ace Yu Darvish in spring training.</p>
<p>As for where they’re headed when they return from the All-Star break Friday night in Houston, it’s tough to say. Texas (42-46) has lost eight of nine and is six games behind the Los Angeles Angels, who overtook the Astros by half a game in the AL West on the final day before the break.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-17/rangers-chart-uncertain-path-after-and-down-first-half" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-17/rangers-chart-uncertain-path-after-and-down-first-half#commentsSportsBY SCHUYLER DIXONAngeles AngelsArlingtonBaseballDETROITElvis AndrusfielderFielderHoustonHouston AstrosIan KinslerJon DanielsJosh HamiltonJosh HamiltonMartin PerezPerson CareerplayerPrincePrincePrince FielderQuotationright fielderShin-Soo ChooshortstopTexasTexas RangersTexas RangersTexas Rangers seasonUSDYovani GallardoYu DarvishYu DarvishFri, 17 Jul 2015 05:25:15 +0000BY SCHUYLER DIXON225877 at http://lubbockonline.comSnyder leads area's all-state honorees http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-07-12/snyder-leads-areas-all-state-honorees
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<p>Snyder had five players honored on the Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Class 4A All-State softball teams, the most in the area.</p>
<p>Pitcher Taylor Hinojos, shortstop Lindzi Clemmer and third baseman Hailey Morris were named to the first team. Catcher Alexis Proulx and first baseman Naudia Gonzalez received honorable mention.</p>
<p>The Tigers finished their 2015 season 30-8 and advanced to the state semifinals for the second straight year.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-07-12/snyder-leads-areas-all-state-honorees" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-07-12/snyder-leads-areas-all-state-honorees#commentsFiled onlineSports / High SchoolBRYAN NAVARETTEAlexis ProulxAllie CalderonBaseball positionsbasemanCatcherContact DetailsDawson
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CatcherSun, 12 Jul 2015 05:33:07 +0000BRYAN NAVARETTE225352 at http://lubbockonline.comSplish splash! Hitters take aim at river for home run derbyhttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-11/splish-splash-hitters-take-aim-river-home-run-derby
<p>CINCINNATI — Break out the boats. This All-Star Home Run Derby might make a splash.</p>
<p>The annual long-ball celebration will have a favorable setting Monday. Great American Ball Park has been one of the major leagues’ most homer-friendly places since it opened in 2003, with its short distances and lift-producing humidity providing a cozy flight path to the seats.</p>
<p>And maybe beyond.</p>
<p>The Ohio River flows past the right field stands and could become a final resting place for homer-dented baseballs. Only one has ended up there during the park’s 13-year history.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-11/splish-splash-hitters-take-aim-river-home-run-derby" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-07-11/splish-splash-hitters-take-aim-river-home-run-derby#commentsSportsJOE KAYBarry LarkinBaseballbasemanBernie CarboCamden YardsCincinnatiDerbyHome runJuan FranciscoKen Griffey Jr.MajorMiller ParkOhioPerson CareerPerson LocationQuotationshortstopthird basemanTodd FrazierTodd FrazierYankee StadiumSat, 11 Jul 2015 05:28:29 +0000JOE KAY225249 at http://lubbockonline.com